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The following points highlight the top ten essential elements of Micronutrients. The elements are: 1. Iron 2. Manganese 3. Boron 4. Molybdenum 5. Zinc 6. Copper 7. Chlorine 8. Sodium 9. Cobalt 10. Silicon. Micronutrients Element # 1. Iron: Iron is mainly absorbed by the plant in the ferrous form, but ferric ion may also be absorbed. Soils are usually [...]

In this article we will discuss about the Ion Absorption in Plants. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Passive Uptake of Ion Absorption 2. Active Uptake of Ion Absorption (Metabolic). Passive Uptake of Ion Absorption: (i) Non-Mediated Passive Uptake: Numerous investigators have demonstrated non-metabolic or passive uptake of ions due to the fact that when a plant [...]